What to do and see in Medellin, Antioquia Department: The Best Lessons & Workshops

April 20, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Once infamous for dangerous gangs and drug activity, Medellin has been transformed. It’s now a vibrant destination for travelers seeking a culturally rich vacation. Medellin rises proudly from the belly of the Aburrá Valley, and its natural beauty makes a perfect setting for hiking, zip lining and horseback riding. Travel through lush jungle to Piedra de Penol, then climb the 740 steps to the top—a journey within a journey that rewards you with unforgettable views.
Restaurants in Medellin

1. Dancefree

Calle 10A #40-27, Medellin 050021 Colombia +57 4 2040336 [email protected] http://www.dancefree.com.co
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5.0 based on 380 reviews

Dancefree

Top destination for classes, events and shows in Medellin, Colombia. Located in the El Poblado neighborhood, 2 blocks from the popular tourist site Parque Lleras. Private dance classes 7 days a week, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM depending on the availability of instructors, in person and online via Google Meet and Zoom (Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Kizomba, Merengue, Hip Hop and more). Nightly group dance classes, Monday through Saturday starting at 8:00 PM. Language exchanges every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM via Zoom. Bar for Salsa, Bachata and more every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until as late as 4:00 AM.

Reviewed By nina_ni22

Dance Free is my favorite place for Spanish-English language exchanges and dance classes. They have amazing teachers and staff who are super friendly and energetic. The language exchanges are so much fun! I love that I get to meet people from different parts of the world. Their Salsa and Bachata dance classes are the best. I’ve learned so many cool moves! Thank you so much Dance Free!!

2. Roc House Creando Aventura

kilometro 3 via El Escobero Transversal De La Montaña, Medellin 055420 Colombia +57 314 6611292 [email protected] http://rochouse.co/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Roc House Creando Aventura

3. Academia de Danza Arabe Maria Isabel Angel

Calle 47 79 45 Barrio Velódromo, Medellin 050031 Colombia +57 4 4442545 [email protected] http://www.mariaisabelangel.com.co
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Academia de Danza Arabe Maria Isabel Angel

We are a dance shool created in 2.000 specialized in Oriental Dance (Bellydance) and other folk dances of the Middle East. We have a beautiful and big school in the Velodromo area of Medellin. We organize annual trips to Egypt, great student´s shows and a monthly schedule full of free activities for our students.

4. Euforia Arte y Baile

Circular 75 39 135 Laureles, Medellin 050031 Colombia +57 312 8580685 [email protected] http://escueladebaileeuforia.com/
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Euforia Arte y Baile

¡Come and get a bit of our latin swing! Have a great time learning to dance in private or group lessons. We got many rhythms to offer: salsa, bachata, porro, merengue, vallenato, reggaeton, kizomba, tango, belly dance. Get the best of our methodology, even at home service if you want to.

Reviewed By 521brendane

I stayed in Medellin with my friends for a month and we wanted to do something fun, so we signed up for weekly classes. It was the highlight of our trip! Cata was incredibly accommodating to us, even arranging for additional instructors to assist us with the discrepancies between salsa experience in our group, and providing partners for us when we had unequal numbers. She was also very responsive via text or phone call. She teaches in English or Spanish and breaks the moves down in a way that is very easy to learn. We have taken salsa classes from several other schools and the consensus amongst all my friends is that Cata's are by far the best, and also very affordable! Cata also arranges practice nights both in the studio and at salsa clubs. My only regret is that I could not stay in Medellin longer to take more classes and will certainly go back if/when I return to Medellin!

5. Salsa Classes Medellin

Cl. 11a #43d-4, Medellin Colombia +57 305 3549993 [email protected] http://salsaclassesmedellin.com/
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Salsa Classes Medellin

We are a group of salsa instructors working as independents. We created Salsa Classes Medellin as a community to help new comers to the city of Medellin find competent instructors for a minimal price. We connect students with independent local instructors via Facebook. We handpick the teachers based on the student's preferences and budget. Instructors are preselected by their peers based on the quality of their teaching. Don't have time to take a bunch of classes? Book our 1 day Dance BootCamp including up to 5 hours of dance instruction, visit training with a professional dance troup, and enjoy a guided night out with your instructor to practice what you learned!

Reviewed By Joesk10

I had private classes with Paola for about a month. She’s a wonderful teacher with great energy and makes sure that you understand steps before moving on to the next ones. If you’re looking for a passionate teacher with a deep knowledge of salsa and it’s various styles, work with Paola!

6. Toucan Spanish School

Carrera 41a #10-28, Medellin 050012 Colombia [email protected] http://www.toucanspanish.com
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Toucan Spanish School

Learn Spanish in Medellin at Colombia's largest and highest rated Spanish school. Classes start every week at all levels. Free activities everyday. Enjoy great coffee from the Toucan Cafe alongside the school. Or book one of Medellin's best tours at Toucan's tour desk. Over 5,500 students from 77 countries have studied Spanish with us. If you need to learn Spanish to travel around Colombia or South America, we'll give you the head start you need. You can with Toucan.

7. Primed Community

Avenida 39D #73-52 Primer Parque de Laureles, Medellin 050034 Colombia +57 304 3912305 [email protected] http://primed.community
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Primed Community

Primed Community is a social enterprise focused on learning and community. Spanish, English and other learning immersions are created as experiences rather than abstract concepts. Primed sessions (classes) support social projects in Medellin, Colombia. These projects and events provide great opportunities for real immersion and social learning as a community. Primed offers online and offline language learning opportunities through their online platform and their experience based sessions and workshops. The Primed Portal gives access to the learning community, group forums, online courses and bookings for session, tours and workshops. Workshops use language as a vehicle to learn more. Gain fluency through experiences you enjoy- yoga, tours, theatre, science, salsa, photography and more The Storytellers can guide you around Comuna 13 and talk about its art, history, transformation and their personal stories.

Reviewed By Julivepi - Medellin, Colombia

Gracias por compartir inglés y sus experiencias con nosotros. Son lo mejor! Thank you for sharing english and your experiences with us. You are great!

8. Jardin Spanish School

Calle 17 43f 287 In the global express center, Medellin 050021 Colombia +57 350 4726143 [email protected] http://www.jardinspanish.com
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Jardin Spanish School

We are the only school in Colombia with an interactive culturally designed Spanish program. The classroom experience is just a small part of the whole experience, NOT the core!.

9. BaseLang Spanish School

Carrera 77 39 40, Medellin 050031 Colombia +57 4 5701833 [email protected] http://baselang.com/medellin-spanish-school
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BaseLang Spanish School

Unlimited one-on-one, in-person Spanish classes with professional teachers. Free access to our online classes included. All in the heart of the most beautiful neighborhood of Medellin, Laureles. For less than you’d pay for 20 hours a week of group classes at other schools, you can have as many private classes as you want. Free artisanal coffee and tea.

Reviewed By ilena2015 - Nairobi, Kenya

Ahead of moving to Mexico, I wanted (and needed!) to take an intensive Spanish course - Baselang ended up being the perfect place for this. I took the Grammerless course which promises "zero to conversational in 30 days" - and it delivers. I was blown away by the caliber of teachers and how, with their methods and support, I was able to progress so much faster than I expected. Not only were my classes practical and useful; they were really enjoyable. Through the teachers at Baselang I fell in love with Spanish and the process of learning it. All the teachers are charismatic, interesting and well-qualified - we talked about real world topics and they help you learn Spanish in a natural way, rather than just focusing on repetitive verb conjugations! Since leaving Medellin I've continued Spanish classes with other schools/teachers and I can confirm that Baselang is a gem in terms of language schools. I've not come across teachers or a learning environment that is nearly as inspiring as Baselang's Medellin school. I highly recommend classes at Baselang, if I could return I would!

10. Cafe Cielo Tostado

Circular 3ra # 66-178, Medellin 050031 Colombia +57 4 4951666 [email protected] http://www.cafecielotostado.com
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Cafe Cielo Tostado

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